Archive for June, 2008


We Sold My Car! What Worked and What Didn’t

After going back and forth about selling my car, I finally said goodbye to the car last week. It was a little sad, because I loved that car! But since the kids didn’t fit, it truly wasn’t working.
Here’s a recap of the sale process and a summary of what worked and what didn’t. [...]


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Daddy Rocks! 10 Fun and Frugal Gifts for Dad!

Haven’t started your shopping for Father’s Day yet? Don’t worry, neither have I. While I was browsing for the perfect gift for my kids to give their dad, I found lots of great ideas. Some of them are frugal (under $25) and some of them are fun (over $20); all of them will put a [...]


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Month in Review for My Dollar Plan: May 2008

Each month I report progress on the growth of My Dollar Plan and my personal net worth growth. In addition to keeping me on track for my goals, it’s a great place for you to read the articles that readers found most popular during the month.


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Free FICO Scores & Credit Reports

When we were getting ready to refinance our house I had a list of things to get in order first.
I wanted to be sure that we would pass the lender’s underwriting guidelines with flying colors. I’ve found that it’s much easier to get something fixed before applying for a new loan, than trying to [...]


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Carnival of Financial Goals

Welcome to the Carnival of Financial Goals. To see what the carnival is all about, read the Announcement of the Carnival of Financial Goals.The Carnival was overwhelmed with 98 submissions this month! I’ve selected 24 of the best articles and included them here.
Editor Picks:

Nicole presents The Zen And Art Of Coupon Clipping posted [...]


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